Comedian and writer Jake Marin joins Forrest to talk addiction, painkillers, weed, mushrooms, vaping, gambling, chronic pain, and the exhausting mental gymnastics of convincing yourself "this one doesn't count." They get into back injuries, pills in college, relapses, lying to yourself, shrinking your world, and the moment Jake finally realized he's just better when he's fully sober. They also talk about depression, isolation, pain management, fantasy football obsession, community, friendship, and why making your world bigger is the only way out of the cycle. It's raw, honest, funny, and painfully relatable — especially if you've ever tried to fix one problem by creating a brand new one. 🎧 If you've ever said "I don't have a problem… unless you count THIS," this episode is going to land. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Jake Marin 05:06 Jake's Journey with Addiction 07:08 Understanding Addiction and Sobriety 10:38 The Struggles of Addiction and Coping Mechanisms 14:42 The Impact of Relationships on Recovery 17:59 Food and Other Addictions 19:37 The Role of Gambling in Addiction 24:41 Reflections on Sports and Injuries 31:35 The Importance of Community in Recovery 34:12 Small Actions, Big Changes 36:42 Building Relationships and Support Networks 40:11 The Role of Community in Sobriety 43:28 Living Life to the Fullest 44:50 Gratitude and the Will to Live 49:19 Music and Addiction 52:37 Understanding Pain and Addiction 54:33 The Worst Addictions 55:08 Navigating Pain Management and Addiction 57:11 The Impact of Prescription Drugs on Families 59:05 The Struggle with Painkillers and Addiction 01:05:03 Living with Addiction: A Personal Journey 01:15:53 Advice and Insights on Overcoming Addiction 01:19:35 Introduction and Mental Health Awareness 01:20:01 Resources for Crisis Support 01:20:33 Outro I've Got A Problem is a humorous podcast about addiction — for addicts, families and friends of addicts, and anyone who enjoys honest, funny conversations about recovery. Hosted by comedian, writer, and addict Forrest Shaw, the show explores addiction and recovery with unfiltered honesty and humor. Laughter might not be the best medicine, but it's definitely better than electroshock therapy.